Jean Starr , LISW

Jean Starr is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with eight years of clinical experience who practices with attentiveness and compassion. She is licensed in Iowa and Maryland and has focused her work on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief and loss - including pregnancy loss and pet loss - as well as depression and intimacy-related concerns. Jean approaches each person with respect and sensitivity and adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet the specific needs of the individual.

Her style emphasizes practical coping strategies and emotional support designed to empower clients as they move toward a more satisfying and balanced life. She acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage and meets clients where they are, offering guidance and encouragement throughout the process. Jean aims to be a steady partner in change, helping people build greater resilience, stronger relationships, and clearer self-understanding as they work toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Jean Starr uses evidence-based techniques tailored to the issues people bring to therapy. She often focuses on skill-building approaches for stress and anxiety that teach practical strategies for managing overwhelming thoughts and physical tension, helping clients gain immediate tools to cope. For relationship and communication concerns she emphasizes interpersonal and communication-focused work that clarifies patterns, improves boundary setting, and strengthens connection with partners and family members. She also offers grief-informed supportive therapy that helps people process loss at their own pace and find ways to integrate difficult experiences into their lives.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jean works together with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the work aligns with the client’s needs and progress.

Online therapy with Jean is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not possible. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the format that best supports each person’s comfort and daily life.